CrochetKim.com: Learn the Butterfly Lace crochet stitch
Author: Kim Guzman
Stitch Multiple
Chain any multiple of 12 and then add 26
Materials
Intended to work with any size yarn or thread. Adjust hook size as necessary for your desired project and preferences.
Instructions
Special Stitches
Shell (sh): [5 tr, ch 5, 5 tr] in same sc.
Cluster: Yo twice, insert hook in indicated tr, yo, pull lp through, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice, *yo twice, insert hook in next tr, yo, pull lp through, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, pull through 4 lps on hook.
Begin
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, *ch 5, sk 5 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *sh (see Special Stitches) in next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 5, sk 2 tr of 5-tr group, cl (see Special Stitches) across next 3 tr of same 5-tr group, *ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, cl across first 3 tr of next 5-tr group, sk 2 tr of same group, sk 2 tr of next 5-tr group, cl across next 3 tr of same 5-tr group, rep from * to last ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in last ch-5 sp, ch 5, cl across first 3 tr of next 5-tr group, sk 2 tr of same 5-tr group, dtr in sc, turn. Note: dtr is the one with three yarn overs.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in dtr, *sh in next sc, sc between next 2 cl, rep from * to last sc, sh in last sc, sc in top of ch-5 turning ch, turn.
Rep rows 3-4 throughout.
Pattern Notes
Difficulty Level: Easy
SampleMade in Red Heart Super Saver, color Aruba Sea, crochet hook size J-10 (6mm).Suggested UsesThrow, Afghan, Scarf, Shawl, Tablecloth, Wrap